What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Procurement Manager position at Mosaic Flavors | OC Flavors?
Mosaic Flavors is hiring a Strategic Procurement Manager in Chino, CA.
The Strategic Sourcing / Procurement Manager will be responsible for the sourcing and ordering of all raw materials, developing, and implementing procurement strategies, and providing logistical support to assist Production, Customer Service, and R&D teams. The Strategic Sourcing / Procurement Manager will also be responsible for collaborating with senior leadership and external vendors on a regular basis. This role will also collaborate with our Montreal facility to define and put into action best practices and shared learnings.
Mosaic Flavors is a leading custom flavor developer and manufacturer specializing in liquid and powdered flavorings for food & beverage, nutraceutical, and specialty products. Operating out of a BRC-certified production and innovation facility in Chino, CA and Montreal, Canada, Mosaic Flavors is dedicated to crafting unique flavors using organic and natural ingredients. Our expert flavorists and customer-focused team collaborate to meet the flavor needs of customers worldwide, ensuring exceptional service and cutting-edge flavor solutions.
Essential Job Duties
- Develop and implement procurement policies, procedures, and best practices to streamline purchasing activities
- Procurement process includes overseeing the MRP process, analyzing and forecasting inventory requirements to maintain optimal stock levels, issuing POs and ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of all input materials
- Manage supplier relationships, including evaluating performance (price competitiveness), addressing issues, and ensuring compliance with Company standards
- Monitor market trends, competitor strategies, and supplier performance to adjust procurement strategies to hedge against potential supply chain issues and mitigate impact to the business
- Lead strategic sourcing initiative to identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers, fostering competition and enhancing supplier performance
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to secure the best possible value while maintaining quality standards
- Collaborate with other departments to (Operations, Finance, R&D) to develop a demand planning model to execute sourcing strategies that align with business objectives, focusing on quality and cost savings
- Utilize data analytics to track procurement performance, supplier metrics, and prepare reports on cost savings and sourcing outcomes for management
- Working with Montreal personnel to create SOP’s around best practices while leveraging our combined scale with manufacturers to assure optimal pricing and terms
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